Sydney

Another year of splendid, bigger-than-life, works-of-art are scattered along the walkway of Bondi beach to the shore of Tamarama beach. These two beaches in the eastern suburbs of NSW have been traditionally the home of Sculptures By The Sea. This annual outdoor-art gallery, known as the Sculptures By The Sea, gathers world-renowned artists, both locals … Continue reading →

Summer has not officially arrived yet in Sydney, but with a glaring sun for the past few days, it is just right for a plunge. Two friendly seaside beaches for frolicking and having that sun-kissed tan are just a few kilometres away from the bustling CBD. Ideal for families, Coogee Beach has pristine waters for any … Continue reading →

Sydney’s festival of lights is back! Vivid Sydney is one of the most anticipated festivals in Australia. It brings in both local and foreign tourists to this 18-day event, providing a boost in Sydney’s tourism. This year more intricate light showdown are adorned in various locations in the metropolis. Most of which are concentrated in … Continue reading →

Money makes the world go round as the song goes. But money can also be a window to a country’s past, present and future. This could be debatable in so many terms; however, the Museum of Australian Currency Notes attest to this notion. Located at the ground floor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Museum … Continue reading →

Celebrations of Australia Day across the country provide a picture of the lifestyle from Down Under. With fluvial parades on land, water and the skies, it depicted its free and democratic society. Along with these are festivities that showed Aussie spirit. The many faces during these celebrated holiday inclined to show that Australia is a … Continue reading →

The coastal walk of Bondi and Tamarama beaches showcased another year of the “Sculpture by the Sea”. This annual event brings local and overseas artists to display their artistic flare in an array of colourful and massive figures that showed concepts of poignant realism and abstract. Though this year’s event has lesser number of sculptures … Continue reading →

As part of the Art and About Festival in Sydney, numerous large snails highlighted with bright neon colours are scattered all around the metropolis. Aptly called “Snailovation”, the vibrant snails were created by the Cracking Art Group, an internationally-acclaimed group of artists of our modern time. The exhibition continues until the 20th of October. To … Continue reading →

In a city where numerous restaurants catering to various palates, the BudgetWanderers have a strong craving for Asian cuisine in general and tries anything in an Asian menu and would definitely return for more. Amongst the restaurants, we frequent is the Thai restaurant, Lee La. Lee La Restaurant boasts of mouth-watering and savoury Thai-dishes without … Continue reading →

During the International Fleet Review, a gathering of more than 50 foreign and local ships both modern and tall ships for the commemoration of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet in Sydney, a spectacular display of vibrant and glittering fireworks was held last Saturday at the Sydney Harbour. This event which featured … Continue reading →

The suburb of Paddington, known by being a fashion mecca of all sorts, is approximately 3 kilometres east of the bustling metropolis. An inner-west suburb that boasts of its historic landmarks, Paddington is not entirely a craze for vogue and couture, but may as well be known for its important markers that have shaped the … Continue reading →